Donald Trump’s campaign of war with Iran now drags the United States into a conflict that costs more than $1 trillion and has left 70% of Iran’s missile stockpile intact. The war has damaged U.S. bases, strained missile defenses, and triggered global inflation.

The campaign has failed to meet its three stated goals—eliminating Iran’s ballistic missiles, ending its nuclear program, and toppling its regime. Despite heavy losses, over 100 children died when a misfired missile struck an elementary school in Minab.

Washington’s pattern of rewarding hawkish officials while ignoring past failures fuels ongoing militarism. A growing anti‑war mood led to a House vote invoking the War Powers Act, but without deeper reckoning, future conflicts may erode U.S. influence and domestic trust.